An Introduction to Civil War Small Arms by Earl Coates, Dean Thomas

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Want to know about the small arms carried in the American Civil War? This book from Collector Bookstore is the one for you. It includes fifty muskets, rifles, carbines and revolvers carried by Union and Confederate soldiers. Each one includes a photo of the weapon, the ammunition used, and a period photo of a soldier who carried the gun.

In addition, learn about the accoutrements, appendages, and bayonets that went with them, along with information about ignition, loading and firing.